Jack Legler, Simon Martel, Pascal Mailhot, Mitchell Bernstein
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Abstract
Aim: To describe a surgical technique for the safe removal of a broken non-cannulated PRECICE bone transport nail (NuVasive Specialized Orthopedics) without compromising limb reconstruction.
Background: The removal of broken non-cannulated intramedullary lengthening nails (IMLNs) is challenging. Few techniques have been described for the safe removal of these devices without compromising bone salvage.
Case description: A 42-year-old male presented for complex right tibia reconstruction following a type IIIB open tibia fracture with a 92-mm bone defect. The bone defect was initially managed with an all-internal bone transport nail system (PRECICE bone transport). At the 13-month follow-up, the patient presented with a broken lengthening nail, varus limb deformity, and nonunion at the docking site. The nail components were extracted sequentially, and a burr hole was created in the distal segment of the nail through the nonunion site to facilitate removal. The residual varus deformity and tibial shaft nonunion were managed with a hexapod frame.
Conclusion: The IMLN was successfully removed without compromising limb reconstruction. By sequentially removing the components of the nail and altering the distal portion of the implant through the nonunion site, safe removal of the implant without further bone loss was achieved.
Clinical significance: This report describes an efficient technique for the removal of broken non-cannulated IMLNs when extractors are not available.
How to cite this article: Legler J, Martel S, Mailhot P, et al. Extraction of a Broken PRECICE Bone Transport System: A Case Report and Technique for Residual Limb Salvage. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2024;19(3):171-176.
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Strategies in Trauma and Limb Reconstruction is dedicated to surgeons, allied medical professionals and researchers in the field of orthopaedics and trauma. The scope of the journal is to discuss the fields of skeletal injury, and the complications thereof, congenital and acquired limb deformities and deficiencies, and orthopaedic-related infection, together with their surgical and non-surgical treatments. The journal publishes original articles, reviews, case reports, descriptions of new or recognised treatment techniques, forum discussions of clinical scenarios and relevant correspondence. It aims to provide a widely accessible source of useful information to practitioners in the field through the problem- or technique-based approach of published articles.
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